Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Photoelectric effect

Photoelectric effect — practice question

(a)[2]

State what the term work function energy of a metal means.

(b(i))[2]

Determine how many photons arrive at the surface each second.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the work function energy $\phi$ for the metal.

(c(i))[2]

State and explain how this change affects the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons.

(c(ii))[2]

State and explain how this change affects the photoelectron emission rate.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Gives work function as the smallest photon energy needed to eject an electron

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